Why didn’t my No Bake Cookies Harden?

Why didn’t my No Bake Cookies Harden?

It sounds deceptively simple, but if your cookies didn't harden, it means you didn't get to what is known in fudge-making as “the soft ball stage.” The last temperature that the sugar reaches is the indicator for how hard or soft your no-bake cookies will be.

Can you freeze unbaked cookies?

Yes, you absolutely can freeze these cookies! For best results, place the cookies on a plate or cookie sheet, not touching, and chill for about two hours. Once frozen, transfer cookies to a sealed container or Ziploc bag. Cookies can be frozen for about three months.

How long does it take for cookies to set?

Placing a slice of bread in the cookie jar can soften cookies that are too hard; change the slice every other day. A bread slice will also keep soft cookies soft, just as it softens hardened brown sugar.

How do you know cookies are done?

Open up the oven, pull out the rack a bit, and push the sides of the cookie very lightly with a spatula or your finger. If the edge stays firm and doesn't fall inwards, then your cookies are done. If you leave a noticeable indention, then your cookies likely need a few minutes more in the oven.

How do you keep cookies fresh?

To keep cookies fresh, stack them in an airtight container and place sheets of parchment paper in between the layers of cookies so they won't stick to each other. You can also slip a piece of plain white bread into the container, which will absorb moisture and keep the cookies crunchy and fresh.

How do you make oatmeal cookies from scratch?

Add combined flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg; mix well. Add oats; mix well. Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 8 to 9 minutes for a chewy cookie or 10 to 11 minutes for a crisp cookie.